Peer Review: Toluene diisocyanate

NIOSH Scientific Information Quality – Peer Review Agenda

Title: Draft NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Toluene diisocyanate

Subject: A comprehensive summary of the health risks from exposure to toluene diisocyanate, exposure control guidance and a recommended exposure limit.

Purpose: The purpose of this dissemination is to present an evaluation and analysis of the scientific literature concerning potential health effects, toxicology, engineering controls, work practices, personal protective equipment and recommendations for preventing workplace exposure to toluene diisocyanates.

Agency Contact for Information: Kathleen MacMahon, kqm1@cdc.gov

Timing of Review: 01/14/2022 – 03/18/2022

Primary Disciplines or Expertise Needed for Review:  Toxicology, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, exposure assessment, occupational safety and health.

Type of Review: Individual letter

Number of Reviewers: 4 – 10

Reviewers Selected by: CDC/NIOSH

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Opportunities for the Public to Comment: Yes

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments Before Their Review: Yes

Have OMB requirements been deferred or waived for this dissemination? No

Will alternative peer review procedures be applied to this dissemination? No

Peer Reviewers: To be determined

Charge to Peer Reviewers: To be developed

Page last reviewed: April 11, 2016